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DRAFT 135-1. BUilDiNG tYPeS
Row Building Type
135-1.12 row Building type
1.12.1 DeScriPtiON & iNteNt
The Row building is typically comprised of multiple
vertical units, each with its own entrance to the street.
This building type may be organized as townhouses or
rowhouses, or can be utilized for live/work units when
non-residential uses are permitted.
Parking is required to be located in the rear yard and
may be incorporated either into a detached garage or
in an attached garaged accessed from the rear of the
building. However, when the garage is located within
the building, it is behind living space, ensuring the front
of the building is occupied.
1.12.2 illUStrAtiVe iMAGeS
The images shown in Figure 1.12-A are intended to
illustrate the general character intent for the building
type. The buildings and sites in each image may not
fulfill all of the building type requirements.
Figure 1.12-A. Example Illustrations of Row Building Type
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